With an abundance of natural beauty in the area, here are a few of our favorite places to visit and things to do:

• Cherry Bowl Drive-In - Located a short drive north of Onekama, the Cherry Bowl aims to provide a unique environment that takes you back to the fabulous ’50s with the finest in film, food, fun, and family entertainment.

• Concerts in the Park - Held in the village park every Monday during the summer. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music.

• Gwen Frostic’s Studio - visit the renowned artists’ studio in Benzie County. She was known for her naturalist linocut prints.

• Little River Casino Resort - Located at the intersection of M22 and US 21 in Manistee

• Manistee Downtown & Riverwalk (Manistee) - Plenty of restaurants, shops, and beautiful places to explore in historic Manistee

• Papa J’s (Onekama) - Kayak, Jet Ski, and SUP rentals

• The Vogue Theater - The recently restored Vogue Theater in Manistee is a beautiful place to see a movie. They offer both first-run movies and historical films.